This is one of the easiest Tai Chi Routines to learn, yet still delivers the full relaxing experience of advanced Tai Chi. The DVD contains a Tai Chi Routine of 8 to 12 minutes, a 16 minute gentle warm up routine and a 20 minute Qi Gong - Energy Routine . Tai Chi is a wonderful way to calm and relax our tense bodies and mind. Moving with slow body movements we begin forming a Tai Chi routine. These routines are the core of Tai Chi. By practising these routines one shifts the energies in our body and mind creating a sense of balance and peace. Its very important that our first Tai Chi routines are Simple and Effective. This encourages our confidence and we then explore further. The routines on this DVD are all facing forwards. This is the quickest way to learn Tai Chi Routines. To shift into a more Tranquil vibration and mindset one needs to practice slow relaxing movements with focus. The shift takes around 3 to 4 minutes to take effect. The Tai Chi Routine contains 11 movements with included guided energy visualisations to activate the Qi Energy. The Qi Gong is a more passive routine - activating the internal Qi energy through visualisation - combined with slow and static postures. Any of the routines can be performed separately or together. The Beginner Tai Chi Routine is based on Sun Style Tai Chi. The gentle warm up is based on Fa Soong Gong of the Hun Yuan Chen Style System. Also included on the DVD is a Beginner Tai Chi Introduction, Demonstrations of Intermediate Tai Chi Forms of the Yang 24 Forms and The New Sun Style Form :- Zen Cosmic Connection Form. There is also an Introduction to Relaxed Breathing and Tai Chi Posture. Due to the gentle nature of the routines, this is also suitable for seniors.